Citation

Oyinloye OO. West Afr. J. Med. 2008; 27(2): 114-116.

Affiliation

Department of Radiology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19025027

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Osteogenesis imperfecta is an inherited disease where the basic pathology is of defective collagen. It is a rare disorder with a reported incidence of 1/25000-1/30000. Four variants are recognized clinically, of which type II is the most severe form. Clinically the hall marks of the disease are multiple fractures and osteopenia. OBJECTIVE: This case is being presented because of its rare incidence, and to highlight the radiological features distinguishing it from battered baby syndrome occurring from child abuse. CASE REPORTS: An eight day old Nigeria neonate, with clinico radiological features highly suggestive of type II osteogenesis imperfecta is presented. CONCLUSION: Emphasis on the radiological features, especially those distinguishing it from battered baby syndrome which has a similar appearance are discussed.

Language: en